LAB Open 2026

Thank you for your interest in the LAB Open 2026 organized by London Amateur Brewers.

You only need to register your information once and can return to this site to enter more brews or edit the brews you've entered. You can even pay your entry fees online if you wish.

Thanks and Good Luck To All Who Entered the LAB Open 2026!

There are 250 registered entries and 158 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

As of 04:02, GMT, there are 0 received and processed entries (this number will update as entries are picked up from drop-off locations and organized for judging).

Rules

LAB Open 2026: Competition & Festival
Join us for the LAB Open 2026, a BJCP-sanctioned homebrew competition and festival! Have your beer evaluated by qualified judges, receive professional feedback, and compete for prizes across 12+ categories and Best of Show.

The Competition

• All entries will be assessed against the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines
• Every entry will receive a handwritten score sheet
• Open to homebrewers worldwide, commercial or "brew-on-premise" entries are not permitted
• Judging is anonymous; staff and judges may enter, but will not be able to judge categories they have entered

The Festival
Sunday, May 17th | 2:00-5:00 PM

Experience a unique festival where you can sample most entries, organised by style. It’s a rare opportunity to compare your work against others, explore new styles, and discuss brewing with the community. Winning examples will be flagged for easy discovery.

Judging Sessions

Session 1
Saturday 16 May, 2026 09:00, BST

Session 2
Sunday 17 May, 2026 09:00, BST

Competition Official

You can send an email to any of the following individuals via Contact.

• Serge Savin — Competition Organiser